When they say secret,they mean it.You have to go through the bar and go upstairs to find where it is( ask the barman if your unsure) Due to its location the tight stairs are not great for the old. Once there only 12 tables,but not over crowded.One member of staff was a little over run,but otherwise very attentive.Cakes and tea very delicious,although the cake and sandwich menu was a little limited.( Choice of four different sandwich fingers, three different cakes or scones and jam ) Lots of different teas and Champagne if you prefer a little treat,but only half bottles.It has a wonderful ambiance of days gone by,but my only real big problem is that most of the crockery,while being of a good standard doesn't match,likewise with the tables and chairs (its as though they bought a cheap job lot from somewhere.)This is a shame as it tends to give the place a jumble sale feel.When I was there the table cloth had tea stains and crumbs on it,but I don't want to appear nit picking,so I'll let that go,but the fresh flowers on the tables was a nice touch.It also needed a few more plants maybe the odd aspidistra or parlor palm to add to its charm.Otherwise a very lovely place,but don't expect a Lyons corner house.Prices( this being London ) were very reasonable.I think this is a fledgeling company that deserves all the patrons it can get.

Our family went here for a cream tea - the afternoon tea was great; service was good, pleasant and attentive; the tablecloths and china really delightfully English and we really liked the stoppered tea samples too; everyone liked to sniff the gorgeous scents.

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This charming Victorian dining room offers 1930s high tea to the mellow music of Noel Coward on a gramophone. Terrific value -delicate sandwiches, fruity fruit cake, just out of the oven scones with home made jam and the best clotted cream. You can choose from 16 varieties of tea, some exceedingly rare, and all served by smart, welcoming and efficient staff. A treat for your friends as much as for your maiden auntie.

I went there today, feels like you've stepped back in time to where you imagine your Granny spent her 20's. Very charismatic, would make a great party venue!!